Number of neutrons within the nucleus of the most common isotope: 3
Background:
The discovery of Lithium
Discovered by a scientists named Johan August Arfwedson in 1817.
The element was first isolated by a scientists named, William Thomas Brande in 1812.
The origin of the name, Lithium, comes from a Greek word which is "stone". Lithium was discovered from a mineral, while other common alkali metals were discovered from plant material. This is thought to explain the origin of the element's name; from 'lithos' (Greek for 'stone').
Common uses
The most common use of Lithium is ceramics and glass.
Also used in electrical and electronics.
Physical Properties:
State of matter at room temperature: Solids
Melting point: 180.50 ºC
Boiling point: 1330ºC
Density: 0.534 g/cm-3
Abundance in Earth's crust: 0.0017%
Chemical Properties:
Other elements that react with Lithium: Elements, Oxygen and Nitrogen.
Compounds that contain Lithium: Hydrides (Lithium hydride) LiH,Fluorides (Lithium fluoride) LiF, Chlorides (Lithium chloride) LiCl, and many more.
Lithium has many important and interesting uses. The most important use of lithium is in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and electric vechicles. Lithium is also used in some non-rechargeable batteries for things like heart pacemakers, toys and clocks.
General Info:
Atomic Structure:
Background:
Physical Properties:
Chemical Properties:
Bohr Model of Lithium
Lewis Dot Structure of Lithium